Will is available as a record producer
for musicians and record labels.

 

New! January 2012 Studio Notes

Founder of Windham Hill Records

Grammy Award Winner

Recipient of multiple Platinum and Gold Records

Recipient of multiple ZMR Music Awards in 2010

Best new Artist
Heidi Anne Breyer
Another Place and Time
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Devon Rice and Erin Aas
Arrival
Best Instrumental Album - Piano
Heidi Anne Breyer
Another Place and Time

Recipient of multiple ZMR Music Awards in 2009

Album of the Year
Fiona Joy Hawkins
Blue Dream
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Fiona Joy Hawkins
Blue Dream
Best Instrumental Album - Piano
Fiona Joy Hawkins
Blue Dream
Best Holiday Album
Stanton Lanier
December Peace

Producer of George Winston and Michael Hedges
among more than 70 artists in his 34 year career.

 

In the last year Will had four Productions that charted
# 1 in the NAR Radio Charts

and seven Productions that charted in the Top 10.

 

Will’s productions won four NAR Lifestyle Awards in 2007 including

  • Album of the Year
  • Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
  • Best Instrumental Album –Acoustic
  • Best Instrumental Album – Piano

 

 

Will's studio, Imaginary Road Studios in Windham County, Vermont
is a state of the art facility
with engineering by Tom Eaton.

 

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The discography is just a partial list of his production credits.

 
" As producer of my last two projects, Will Ackerman's influence elevated my composing and performance to new heights. I just "happened" to write the best music of my career while working with Will. "

Stanton Lanier


" Working with Will Ackerman at Imaginary Road Studios was an honor and a pleasure! While affable (and with a great sense of humor), Will is sharply attuned to the highest quality and detail. Search elsewhere for the typical big-time producer ego. He’s an unusual blend of meticulous and laid back, a watchdog for musical excellence without a lot of barking. It was clear from day one that Will was in our court to help us make the very best record possible. The property the studio sits on is a combination of Better Homes & Gardens and a Nature preserve, a pastoral haven in the rolling hills outside Brattleboro, VT. I can’t think of better surroundings to create music in! "

Devin Rice


" There has been no single greater influence upon me as Will Ackerman… as a producer he has conjured from my writing and performance capabilities nuances and emotions that I was not even aware existed let alone believed I could capture. He does this (what appears) effortlessly and with a wry smile that tenderly suggests “I told you so”. Ackerman is a staggering example of a true musical voice and visionary unparalleled in his abilities. Working with him has been one of the most tremendous honors of my life. "

Patrick Gorman Boston, MA